Gretsch Beast BST-5000 Model Confusion
adam79
link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220533172331.
When I bought the guitar, I thought that I was buying the Gretsch 8650
BST-5000, the guitar reviewed here:
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Gretsch/8650+BST+5000/10/1.
However, I checked the Gretsch blue-book value, and the only BST-5000
listed is model 8250; I can't find any information on the 8650 model
from the Harmony Central reviews.
If anyone could shed some light on this for me, it would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks,
-Adam
K Collins
> I recently bought a Gretsch Beast BST-5000 on eBay, here's the auction
> link:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220533172331.
> When I bought the guitar, I thought that I was buying the Gretsch 8650
> However, I checked the Gretsch blue-book value, and the only BST-5000
> listed is model 8250; I can't find any information on the 8650 model
> from the Harmony Central reviews.
>
> If anyone could shed some light on this for me, it would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> -Adam
check out www.gretschbeast.blogspot.com for information on these
guitars
K Collins
> link:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220533172331.
> When I bought the guitar, I thought that I was buying the Gretsch 8650
> However, I checked the Gretsch blue-book value, and the only BST-5000
> listed is model 8250; I can't find any information on the 8650 model
> from the Harmony Central reviews.
>
> If anyone could shed some light on this for me, it would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> -Adam
Adam,
The 5000 is widely viewed as the cream of the crop in the Beast line.
I have 3 of the BST, you can check them out at www.gretschbeast.blogspot.com
If you are looking for more specific info, just let me know and I'll
try to help. The BST's have developed quite a following, they are
highly under-rated in my opinion. I have played guitars costing
thousands more, but the BST's beat most hands down.
adam79
That double cutaway Beast with the pickgaurds looks amazing. Way cooler
than the one I purchased. However, it didn't the model # next to the
pictures. Which model did I win in the auction? The 8250 or 8650? I'm
assuming the double-cutaway would be the other model. Is there a big
difference in quality between the two different BST-5000 models, or do
they both have the same feel. The most important think for me in a
guitar is the neck, the sound, then the body.. although the last two are
close.
Thanks,
-Adam
adam79
>
> That double cutaway Beast with the pickgaurds looks amazing. Way cooler
> than the one I purchased. However, it didn't the model # next to the
> pictures. Which model did I win in the auction? The 8250 or 8650? I'm
> assuming the double-cutaway would be the other model. Is there a big
> difference in quality between the two different BST-5000 models, or do
> they both have the same feel. The most important think for me in a
> guitar is the neck, the sound, then the body.. although the last two are
> close.
>
My bad, that double cutaway is a Gretsch Committee. This confuses me
even further, regarding the two different model names for the BST-5000.
Do you prefer one to the other? I noticed that the Committee has a
Fender style bridge, while the BST-5000 has the tune-o-matic setup. I'm
beginning to think that the 8650 is a misprint/typo, as the Committee
model number starts with a 7.
adam79
>
> Adam,
> The 5000 is widely viewed as the cream of the crop in the Beast line.
> I have 3 of the BST, you can check them out at www.gretschbeast.blogspot.com
> If you are looking for more specific info, just let me know and I'll
> try to help. The BST's have developed quite a following, they are
> highly under-rated in my opinion. I have played guitars costing
> thousands more, but the BST's beat most hands down.
I got the guitar in the mail about a week ago. It came freshly setup
with a set of 9s, which is my gauge of choice. However, this guitar
seems like it would benefit with heavier wound strings; I'm gonna buy a
pack of 10s, and re-string the E,A and D to see if that helps at all. I
also noticed that the action is really low. I was wondering how you set
up your BST 5000. I figure you might have some tips, seeing that you own
all the different Beast models.
Thanks,
-Adam
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Good luck,
Lulu : )
Gretsch-GEAR: Gretsch G8250 BST 5000: The Gretsch Pages
http://gretschpages.com/guitars/models/8250-bst-5000/
NoName
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Lulu ; )
Twang
> > >>> Adam,
> > >>> The 5000 is widely viewed as the cream of the crop in the Beast line.
> > >>> I have 3 of the BST, you can check them out at www.gretschbeast.blogspot.com
> > >>> If you are looking for more specific info, just let me know and I'll
> > >>> try to help. The BST's have developed quite a following, they are
> > >>> highly under-rated in my opinion. I have played guitars costing
> > >>> thousands more, but the BST's beat most hands down.
> > >>
> > >> I got the guitar in the mail about a week ago. It came freshly setup
> > >> with a set of 9s, which is my gauge of choice. However, this guitar
> > >> seems like it would benefit with heavier wound strings; I'm gonna buy a
> > >> pack of 10s, and re-string the E,A and D to see if that helps at all. I
> > >> also noticed that the action is really low. I was wondering how you set
> > >> up your BST 5000. I figure you might have some tips, seeing that you own
> > >> all the different Beast models.
> > >>
> > >> Thanks,
> > >> -Adam
> > >
> > > Okey. Hope this group is still active :D do you guys know the listing price when the beast 5000 was new?
> > >
> >
> >
> > This is 11 years old 2010 ..
>
>
>
> You have a flair for the obvious.
>
> Lulu ; )
the beast models of gretsch are all new to me.
I gotta go search them..!
TWANG
oliver....@gmail.com
I feel like a tomb raider :) I´ve been thinking of selling my bst-5000 but... The more i play on it the more i really realize what a good guitar it is, especially for the price! BANG FOR THE BUCKS!